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Tacoma mass stabbing: Six injured at Foss High School as suspect held by police

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A stabbing has taken place at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington state, on Thursday, April 30, with at least six people said to have been hurt

A number of people have been injured following a stabbing at an American high school, according to reports.

At least six people are said to have been hurt in the incident at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington state, on Thursday, 30 April.

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Police have confirmed that one suspect has been taken into custody.

Tacoma Police have said that those injured include four students and one security guard, according to KVUE. The sixth injured individual is believed to be the suspect.

The Tacoma Fire Department has confirmed that all those injured have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

ABC News reported that the four students were in critical condition and are now stable. The security officer and suspect sustained minor injuries.

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The stabbing was reported shortly before 1.40pm local time.

Foss High School was previously the scene of a shooting in January 2007, which claimed the life of one student. Pupils were evacuated from the building following that incident.

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